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April 15, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE:

THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING!
  • Again, ASHP would like to emphasize our promise that the 2009 Summer Meeting and Exhibition will be worth the investment in these financially challenging times!
  • Read last month’s Newsletter, which featured our Affordable, Accessible, and Convenient host city, the Village of Rosemont, IL.
  • For program information visit our website: www.ashp.org/sm2009 and read the April 15th edition of the AJHP.

NEW & NOTABLE

NEW! Grand Opening Reception - Sunday, June 14 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
ASHP will kick off the Summer Meeting with a Grand Opening Reception inside the exhibit hall designed to maximize the exhibit experience for all. Please plan your trip accordingly. Read more

Reminder! Facebook and Twitter -
ASHP has introduced social networking sites on Facebook and Twitter to provide you with meeting updates and a fun state-of-the-art way to communicate with other attendees.

Monday Evening Shuttle to Downtown Chicago - Sign up! We still need to hear from you!
ASHP is providing a free shuttle to downtown Chicago for all registered attendees and exhibitors.

 

Industry Supported Dinner Symposia – "Ensuring the Safety of Medications: Key Pharmacy Implications of the FDA Amendment Act of 2007" 
Monday, June 15 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency O'Hare
This session is for pharmacists interested in current FDA regulations including potential components of a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) for a new or existing medication, involved in the procurement of medications, or education of medical staff.

* This activity is planned and conducted by ASHP Advantage and supported by an educational donation provided by Amgen. More details to come in following newsletters!

HOUSING:

View the reduced ASHP hotel rates and additional specials. All attendees who had made a reservation prior to the rate reduction will receive an acknowledgement modification email from the housing bureau indicating their rate has changed.

NETWORKING SESSIONS:
Targeted Practice Networking Sessions!
Networking sessions coordinated by the ASHP Sections have been scheduled throughout the meeting. Each networking session targets contemporary practice issues.

Go to the daily program for detailed descriptions for each networking sessions.

MEET THE EXPERTS Monday and Tuesday, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall
In informal one-on-one or small group consultations, you’ll have the opportunity to ask “celebrities of the pharmacy world” any questions you’ve been wondering about during these pre-planning round table discussions in the exhibit hall. Read more

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Healthcare in Cri$i$ - Late-Breaking!!
Budget reductions, layoffs, rescue packages, foreclosures, investment devaluation – the laundry list of financial woes goes on and on. What are the top 10 things you can do now not only to survive but thrive in this environment? Summer Meeting sessions were designed to help you do just that. Get critical information you need and exchange winning strategies with colleagues who are dealing with the same tough challenges you are. Read more

ONSITE BUSINESS SERVICES 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave Rosemont, IL 60018
For onsite business services we recommend FedEx Kinko's Office Print and Ship Center which is located inside the Hyatt Regency O'Hare on Bryn Mawr Avenue. Read more

FAQ's

View answers to frequently asked questions on our website.

ASK THE MEETING PLANNER

Your inquiries and feedback are extremely important. Please send your thoughts or questions to ASHP's Conference and Convention team at ccd@ashp.org.

SPONSORS

ASHP would like to thank the following Summer Meeting sponsors!



Amgen (aisle signs and meeting program bags)

 

Sagent (lanyards)

 

44TH ASHP MIDYEAR CLINICAL MEETING & EXHIBITION

The website for the 44th ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting (Las Vegas 12/6 - 12/10) will go live in mid-July. In the interim, you can visit our MCM 2009 support page for general information about the meeting.